Auto Shrinkage Configuration Definition table

Defines calculation data and values for Shrinkage Compensation.

Name

Defines the Name of the Shrinkage Configuration set.

Description

Defines the Description of the Shrinkage Configuration set.

Fillet weld values

Displays the values to add compensation perpendicular to fillet welds (for example, stiffener connections).

The table sets the compensation (in mm) for fillet welds, given a plate thickness. For more information, see Value table for Shrinkage Configuration

For example, for fillet welds on a plate with a thickness of 9 mm, a compensation of 0.5 mm is applied.

Butt weld values

Displays the compensation for butt welds to be applied along the weld trace (for example, plate edges).

The table sets the compensation (in mm) for butt welds, given a plate thickness. For more information, see Value table for Shrinkage Configuration.

For example, for butt welds on a plate with a thickness of 9 mm, a compensation of 1.25 mm is applied.

Longitudonal fillet values

Displays the values defined to stretch a panel longitudinal to fillet welds.

The table sets the compensation (in mm.) given a plate thickness and average distance between the shrinkage lines, for example, partition. The compensation value is divided by the partition calculated for the panel to give a scale value for stretching the plates. For more information, see Value table for Shrinkage Configuration.

For example, for a plate thickness of 10 mm and a partition of 300 mm, the compensation value of 0.9 mm is taken, and then divided by 300 mm, so that a scale factor of 0.003 is used for the shrinkage compensation.

General Settings

Defines the consideration of the more general weld and bevel cases which can cause shrinkage in the Shrinkage Compensation calculation. For example, shrinkage caused by seams, fillet welds, butt welds, stiffeners and connections. For more information, see General Settings tab for shrinkage compensation.

Advanced Settings

Defines the consideration of advanced cases which can cause shrinkage in the Shrinkage Compensation calculation. For example, shrinkage caused by holes, seams for auto 'main direction' and to consider full stiffener length. For more information, see Advanced Settings tab for shrinkage compensation.